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Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving)
6034857 Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: All the Difference! Illustration for Punch, Volume 72, January - June 1877.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22887610
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Annoyed Assistant Customer Haberdashers Haberdashery Punch Reprimanding Retailing Shopkeeper Shopper Telling Off Caricatures Comics Dissatisfied
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This Punch cartoon, titled "All the Difference!" and engraved by George Du Maurier, takes us back to the satirical world of 19th-century Britain. The illustration, originally published in Punch magazine in 1877, showcases the artist's wit and humor. In this scene, we find ourselves inside a bustling haberdashery shop where a dissatisfied customer is giving an earful to a hapless shop assistant. The exasperated woman appears annoyed with her shopping experience while pointing out what seems to be an issue with her purchase. Meanwhile, other customers observe the confrontation with curiosity. Du Maurier's keen eye for detail brings this Victorian-era setting to life. From the meticulously drawn shop shelves filled with fabrics and accessories to the characters' expressive faces, every element adds depth and authenticity to this humorous scene. The cartoon not only entertains but also offers social commentary on retailing practices of that time. It highlights the challenges faced by both customers and shopkeepers in their daily interactions within a rapidly changing society. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, it serves as a reminder of how satire has long been used as a tool for reflection and critique. Du Maurier's work continues to resonate today as we navigate our own consumer experiences amidst evolving cultural landscapes across Europe.
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